FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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Digital Live Charity Ride: the ride that changes lives
We know real estate professionals are a philanthropic bunch, but perhaps none more so than those who take on the tough 500km Digital Live Charity Ride in Thailand. Since 2019, more than $1 million has been raised for Hands Across the Water, a charity that provides education and shelter to some of Thailand's most vulnerable children. Here, founder of the…
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Ribbit, ribbit: why Emma Clements best advice involves amphibians
Emma Clements started her working career like many Aussie teenagers do, working at McDonald's. And it was at the golden arches the Stean Nicholls Business Development and Leasing Manager developed the strong work ethic that still serves her well today. Here, Emma shares her goals for the next 12 months and why her best piece of advice involves amphibians.
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Agents got talent: kicking goals in the ring
Real estate professionals by day and singers, actors, reptile experts and kickboxers by night, many agents have hidden skills their clients don’t suspect. In part two of our Agents got talent special report, Noel Mengel sat down with industry high-achievers to uncover their alter-egos’ talents and how they’ve helped them in their real estate careers.
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Agents got talent: never smile at a crocodile
Real estate professionals by day and singers, actors, reptile experts and kickboxers by night, many agents have hidden skills their clients don't suspect. Noel Mengel sat down with four industry high-achievers to uncover their alter-egos' talents and how they've helped them in their real estate careers.
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Julie Gauci: the power of auctions in regional areas
Julie Gauci’s career in real estate started as a 19-year-old receptionist before evolving over 20 years into a sales powerhouse writing $1.7 million GCI in 2022 as Principal of Ray White Culburra Beach.
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BresicWhitney’s clear vision for the future
When the team at BresicWhitney think about their growth goals and vision for the future, it’s safe to say it’s a little different to what many agencies traditionally aim for.
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Linton Allen shares his real estate superpower
Linton Allen has a real estate superpower - a photographic memory.
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5 questions with Fraser Lack, the Survivor ‘villain’ who wants to change the way Australians perceive real estate agents
Australian Survivor contestant and BigginScott Port Melbourne agent Fraser Lack may be playing a villain this season, but he's hoping to change perceptions of the industry with his appearance.
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Time to stop sketchy private housing operators
An Adelaide property management expert has called for the State Government to stamp out dodgy private housing operators as part of its review of the Residential Tenancies Act.
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Sarah-Louise Anderson: strength and courage
If you could only choose one word to describe Sarah-Louise Anderson, it would have to be resilient.
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Jodie Stainton: The power of putting people first
People and passion. They are two simple words but they have formed the basis of Jodie Stainton’s entire real estate career.
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The big PropTech trends of 2023
There’s a great saying that ‘constraint breeds creativity’ and we’ve certainly seen that in the real estate industry’s embrace of PropTech over recent years.
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Record-breaking results: how Marcus Chiminello set two state records in one week
It’s not every week you set two Victorian property price records within the space of just a couple of days.
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From new languages to smarter appointment setting, here’s what Propic’s AI service picked up in 2022
When you started 2022, did you think you’d finish the year with an Artificial Intelligence concierge with the ability to tell you who to call and when to call to secure your next vendor and listing?
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Angela Duncan: The art of letting go
Angela Duncan knows first-hand that If you want to grow any type of business, you need to be able to find ways to fire yourself from the non-dollar-productive roles that are taking up all your time.
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Brock Rodwell: why real estate and superyachts go hand-in-hand
Elton John, David Beckham and Charles LeClerc are just a few of the big names Brock Rodwell has sold luxury yachts to over the years.
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Cherie Humel: helping good people become great
Clarke & Humel Property Principal, Cherie Humel discusses why culture is essential, how to ensure a productive team environment and how to correct conflict. Describe the culture in your business?1. Success together Together we can help each other shine and achieve our ambitions. 2. Relentless drive We are determined to achieve the best for our clients and maintain high service…
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The importance of listening: Kelley Seaton
The Leasing Network Owner and Director Kelley Seaton has been in property management for 27 years and finds the role as fulfilling now as she did on her first day.
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Property management, without the distraction
It’s fair to say the past few years have been tough for property management. Between changing legislation, talent shortages, and the great resignation, it’s a sector beset with challenges from all sides.
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David Walker: Developing a high-performance culture
If you’re going to succeed in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country, you’re going to have to be able to put together an incredibly high-performing team.
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Against all odds: Cathy Cattell
In the midst of the Global Financial Crisis, Cathy Cattell hit rock bottom. Her once successful horse stud business was going under and she had no idea what to do next. Enter a passion for people, a job in real estate and more tenacity than you can poke a stick at and things started to turn around. Here, Cathy tells…
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Help on hand: Jennifer Noye
From her first job as a supermarket checkout chick, to her roles with Ansett Australia and Emirates Airlines, Jennifer Noye has always understood the importance of customer service. It's a critical skill set that's stood her in good stead in her role as a sales executive with Caporn Young.
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Commercial connections that last: George Burbury
Imagine making your career debut in front of 50,000 people, most of whom are barracking against you.
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Ryan Suhle: How to kick start your career by focussing on productive hours
Young gun Ryan Suhle is still in his first few years of real estate but has already hit Chairman’s Elite status after doing 220 deals last year and is now the top agent at Ray White North Lakes.
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Make mine a double: Charlie Fenton
Charlie Fenton has seen a few pubs in his 63 years. He's drank in them, run them, owned them and now the RE/MAX Xtra commercial hospitality specialist sells them.
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What Dale Atkin wants you to know about surviving the Bali bombings
October is a month that’s filled with both positive and negative memories for Dale Atkin.
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The rise of the renter’s agent
Real estate agent, property manager, buyer’s agent - and now there’s an increasing number of agents building careers as renter’s agents.
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Sean Carpenter: How to be an agent for life
When Sean Carpenter describes good customer service, he doesn’t relate a real estate story. Instead, the Coldwell Banker sales associate says the best example of customer service he has experienced came from an airport shuttle bus driver named Fred. What was so special about Fred? He did all the ‘little things’ right, including greeting customers with a smile, taking their…
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Michael Davoren celebrates 50 years in real estate
When Michael Davoren started in real estate, there were no mobile phones, no online marketplaces, and franchising was only really just beginning to take shape.
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How to win high-end listings with Josh Flagg
Josh Flagg is one of the best-known real estate agents in the world, rising to fame in 2006 when he was picked to star in the reality TV series Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles.
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Jane Huxley: The top traits of successful people
A team is only as strong as its weakest player, so it’s critical for businesses to hire the right people to ensure success and longevity.
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Stephen Baster: What horse racing and real estate have in common
“If you fall off a horse, get straight back in the saddle” is an adage Stephen Baster knows better than most.
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Gavin Staindl: How to succeed in real estate by being yourself
Gavin Staindl is well known in real estate circles, not just for selling over 160 homes last year, but for being himself and shying away from the typical agent persona.
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